Southeast Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake has long been one of the Midwest’s favorite getaway spots, and no wonder: despite being less than two hours’ drive from the major burgs of Chicago […]
Highlights of Guizhou, China’s secret southwest province
In a hidden corner of southwest China, a mountainous province remains secreted away from the travel trail. Little-known Guizhou is sandwiched in between more popular neighbours Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangxi, […]
20 sometimes-free New York City attractions
New York City is one of the most remarkable places on the planet for the wealth of world-class attractions all in one place, but taking a bite of the Big […]
Best hikes of central Mexico
Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning a vacation to Mexico, but these trails will have you dreaming of dramatic volcanoes, valleys and […]
Glamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the stars
With such an incredible variety of landscapes, California is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. But what if you just don’t like to tough out chilly nights in a […]
Best day trips from Cardiff: beaches, castles and beyond
When you’ve got a capital that’s as compact, culturally-rich and friendly as Cardiff, it’s easy to limit your exploring to within the city’s boundaries. But take a short trip away […]
6 Game of Thrones filming locations you can actually visit
Our weekly dose of warring armies, unruly dragons and cunning courtiers might be soon coming to a close, but fans of the hit TV show Game of Thrones can rest […]
Champions League Final: a guide to Madrid for football fans
The venue for the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham on 1 June is well chosen. For a start, no city on earth has a finer footballing and Champions […]
Africa: what to expect on an overland tour
Bumping across Africa in a converted lorry isn’t exactly luxurious, but overland tours provide an ideal way to visit corners of the continent that are difficult – not to mention […]
Why São Miguel is the perfect island for discovering the Azores
São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores archipelago and wears its elder status proudly, with an enviable landscape of forest-wrapped volcanic peaks, azure lakes and improbably perfect calderas. […]